Study of the historical development of economics by reading the original works of the 'great masters': Smith, Ricardo, Marx, Marshall, and Keynes. Also examines the influence of the social context in which these theories were developed. Provides a historical perspective on modern microeconomics and macroeconomics - how these modern theories are similar to and different from earlier theories.

We analyze the challenges and opportunities of globalization for the prospects of economic development in latecomers. We study the debates among orthodox and heterodox economists about the development impact of international trade, foreign direct investment and the globalization of production chains, financial capital flows, and the structure of global governance in these areas. We explore how the rise of China impacts other developing countries. We include case studies, debates and simulations.

Examines current events in international trade. The emphasis of this course is on current trade policy debates in the World Trade Organization agenda. It investigates topics such as the expansion of regional trade agreements, environmental and labor standards, the Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPs) agreement, agricultural protection and market access, trade in services, and electronic commerce.

A history of drama in Europe, America, and Africa from the late nineteenth century to the present. Readings include plays by Ibsen, Strindberg, Chekhov, Shaw, O'Casey, Pirandello, O'Neill, Brecht, Williams, Miller, Beckett, Pinter, Hansberry, Soyinka, Aidoo, Shepard, Fugard, Norman, Wilson, and Parks.

This course provides an overview of the ways in which government policies on taxation and spending affect outcomes for individuals (e.g., poverty, health, income) and for society (e.g., inequality, social mobility, economic growth). Topics will include the theory of taxation, public goods, and externalities. Students will apply these theories to current policy debates. Possible applications include healthcare, education, TANF, unemployment insurance, and Social Security.

In the role of a participant-observer, each student studies intensively the social and personality development of the children in one classroom at the Gorse Children's Center at Stonybrook. Students learn how to articulate developmental changes and individual differences by analyzing detailed observations. Topics include social cognition, peer relationships, social skills, concepts of friendship, emotional development, identity formation, self-esteem, and the social and cultural context of development.

The course will illustrate and analyze the strategies used in making interrelated decisions. We will develop game theoretical tools and apply them to examples from economics, business, politics, and even sports. Topics include the prisoner's dilemma, signaling, coordination, voting, and competition. We analyze games in static and dynamic environments with perfect and imperfect information.

Examines the development, causal mechanisms, evolutionary history, and function of the behavior of animals. Topics include sensory capacities, predator evasion, reproduction, parental care, social behavior, and learning.

Cognition encompasses a range of phenomena that define our mental lives. This course considers empirical investigations and theoretical accounts of cognitive issues, including learning and memory, creativity and problem solving, decision making, attention, consciousness, and language.